State v. Masterson
Supreme Court of Louisiana
State v. Masterson, 368 So. 2d 139 (La. 1979)
1979 La. LEXIS 5586
Dennis, From, Summers, Tate
State v. Masterson
Opinion of the Court
In re William Masterson, applying for writs of certiorari, prohibition, mandamus and for a stay order. Caddo Parish.
Granted. Preliminary hearing ordered without further delay.
The accused’s constitutional right to a preliminary examination fixed for hearing cannot be evaded by continuing the hearing in order to permit the grand jury time to indict an accused.
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- STATE of Louisiana v. William MASTERSON
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- Published